Holy Basil/Tulsi/Tulasi Live Fresh Plant

Holy Basil, also called Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuiflorum), is a sacred herb widely used in India.

1. How to Plant Holy Basil (Tulsi)

A. From Seeds

1. Choose a container: Use a pot with drainage holes or plant directly in a garden bed.
2. Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil is ideal. Mix garden soil with compost.
3. Sowing seeds:
   • Sprinkle seeds lightly over the soil.
   • Cover with a thin layer (1–2 mm) of soil or sand.
   • Water gently.
4. Germination: Seeds sprout in 7–14 days. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
5. Sunlight: Tulsi prefers full sun (6–8 hours/day).

B. From Cuttings

1. Take a healthy 4–6 inch stem from an existing Tulsi plant.
2. Remove lower leaves and place the cutting in water or moist soil.
3. Roots develop in 2–3 weeks. Then transfer to a pot or garden.

C. Care

• Watering: Keep soil moderately moist; avoid overwatering.
• Fertilizer: Use organic compost or liquid manure monthly.
• Pruning: Regularly pinch leaves to encourage bushy growth.
• Pests: Usually pest-resistant, but watch for aphids and whiteflies.